INSTITUTE FOR PATIENT-CENTERED DESIGN
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FOR DESIGNERS
FOR DESIGNERS
The design process requires practitioners to learn about their end users and stakeholders in order to understand needs and develop the best solutions. The following resources may be helpful
LINKS FOR DESIGNERS
LINKS FOR DESIGNERS
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
INFORMATION RESOURCES
INFORMATION RESOURCES
PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT-CENTERED DESIGN
PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT-CENTERED DESIGN
Patient-centered design supports the practice of patient-centered care by creating environmental conditions that facilitate healing. The following principles may be applied to health facility design to engage patients.
Provide Accessible Accommodations
Provide Accessible Accommodations
Create a Comfortable Environment
Create a Comfortable Environment
Facilitate Healing
Facilitate Healing
Support Staff’s Goals through Design
Support Staff’s Goals through Design
Look for Design Opportunities to Respond to Unmet Needs
Look for Design Opportunities to Respond to Unmet Needs
Respect Privacy
Respect Privacy
Facilitate Communication, Collaboration and Trust
Facilitate Communication, Collaboration and Trust
Encourage Patient and Family Participation
Encourage Patient and Family Participation
Empower Patients
Empower Patients
Promote Safety and Security
Promote Safety and Security